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Glad you are feeling okay. Take it easy.

Glad your leak is okay. So far I am definitely filled to 3.0ccs. I can really tell the restriction. That stuff does really work.

Hi Lucy, getting the lapband has truly changed my life. The post op diet is easy. You just have to be patient and drink protein shakes. I didn't feel weak. I consumed as much as possible. My surgery was on a Tuesday and I returned to work the following Monday without any problems. I eat whatever I want, just smaller portions. Bread and eggs are the 2 things that I cannot eat. Don't be scared but that is natural. I cried right before surgery. I was thinking about how much I felt let down because of all my past diets. That is when I felt the most relief just letting it go. Best of luck to you. I don't regret it for a minute.

Hi Tea Time, this was the best decision I ever made. I just wish I had done it sooner. Best of luck to you.

I didn't have a preop diet but I wanted to congratulate you on the surgery. You will love your band. Best of luck.

Hi Kima, I've been banded for 7 months and its the best thing I've ever done for myself. Congrats on making this life changing decision.

You need a fill. That will get you back on track. Don't worry too much about being overfilled. You will know when it is time to stop. You can take that 10-15 lbs off in no time. Good luck.

Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. I don't have any suggestions for you but I wanted to wish you the best of luck. You will love being banded.

Steve, congrats on your lapband. I remember when I had my surgery how food was so rewarding when I moved into mushy stage. Good job on sticking with the diet. Best of luck on your journey.

Hi, congrats on your surgery. I ate anything that could pass through a straw. Creamy soups seem to fill me up the best. I would stick to creamy soups, protein shakes, yogurt, those types of foods. Good luck.

Hi Virgi038, welcome to lapbandtalk forum. I was banded 7 months ago and I've lost 43 lbs. I'm considered a slower loser than others. You can expect to lose 1-2 lbs a week. Some bandsters lose more rapidly then then that. I love my band. Its the first time in my life I've lost weight without trying. Its been a true blessing. Best of luck to you on your journey.

Hi Pamla68, welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Congrats on making this life changing decision.

Jane, welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Congrats on making this life changing decision.

Janet, typically you can have a fill at about 6 weeks. That is when my surgeon does them. Congrats on being banded.

This is exactly how the band is designed to work without a fill. You should not have restriction at all. You will be tighter when u get your first fill.

Congrats on your weight loss to date. I eat everything just smaller portions. I don't have a menu other than a lot of protein shakes, lean meats and vegies.

Hi Becky, you will do great. Its an exciting time. Best of luck to you.

Tom, when I first started to read the email I thought you may have supported it. I'm so glad that you emailed you friend back with that response. I know we all pay for people who can't afford to pay for themselves, but we are of the human race. Thankfully, you agree.

I would definitely vote for a woman president but no Hillary Clinton.

Wow, what a difference already. Just think how you will look after all the swelling goes down!

the only pain I experience is from the initial smaller needle with the numbing agent. It stings really bad.

Don't be ashamed. Food can be your worse and best friend. You will learn, with the help of the band, how to make it your best friend. Everything will be okay. Good luck with your recovery.

Hi Jill, you will do great. My relationship with food totally changed for the better. It is life changing. I no longer crave foods that I use to. I don't eat fast foods (accept grilled chicken caesar from McDonalds). I am never ever hungry. That is hard to get use to. Best of luck.

Hi Becky, I've been banded for 7 months and I'm down around 40 lbs. The band is a great tool. I like not being hungry anymore. I don't eat very much during the day so that is a good thing. Congrats on making this life changing decision. You will love your band.

That sounds about right. I was just curious because I'm going to have some type of plastic surgery when I meet goal. I can't go to work with tubing in me. You look great.